UK Royal Mint unveils new coins with portrait of King Charles III

The UK Royal Mint has revealed a new series of commemorative coins for 2023 bearing the portrait of King Charles III, Report informs referring to Chronicle Live.

Collectors will see UK coins make their transition from portraits of Queen Elizabeth II to the effigy of the King. All new Royal Mint coins struck from January 1, 2023, will bear the King's portrait.

Rebecca Morgan, divisional director of the collector services at the Royal Mint, said: "Each year the Royal Mint reveals a collection of coins, known as the annual set, which feature a range of designs that appear on £5, £2 and 50p coins marking some of the year's most significant moments and anniversaries."

Coins in the commemorative collection will mark milestone anniversaries and moments in history, including the King's 75th birthday. The 2023 annual set will include a £5 coin marking the 75th birthday of the King, a £2 coin celebrating the life and work of JRR Tolkien, a £2 coin celebrating the centenary of the Flying Scotsman, a 50p celebrating 75 years of the NHS and a 50p celebrating the Windrush generation.

The 2023 commemorative sets will be available in a range of precious metal and base proof finishes, from January 3 on the Royal Mint’s website, with prices starting from £50.